Writing Assignment: Middle Childhood Years
Early childhood and adolescence seem to get much more attention than middle childhood. Perhaps this is because growth patterns slow at this time, and children spend much more time in schools, with friends, and in structured activities. It may be easy for parents to lose track of their children’s development unless they stay directly involved in these worlds.Early childhood and adolescence seem to get much more attention than middle childhood.
Use the information you learned in the Explore learning module this week about parenting styles, as well as the articles and websites below to develop an essay answering the question – What factors make the middle childhood years so critical compared to early childhood and adolescence? Use additional online resources, as needed, to develop your argument.